Willard I. Bowerman Jr.
Willard I. Bowerman Jr. (May 3, 1917 – September 22, 1987) was a Michigan politician.
Willard I. Bowerman Jr. | |
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| Mayor of Lansing | |
| In office 1961–1965 | |
| Preceded by | Ralph Crego |
| Succeeded by | Max E. Murninghan |
| Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the Ingham County 1st district | |
| In office January 14, 1953 – December 31, 1960 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 3, 1917 Lansing, Michigan |
| Died | September 22, 1987 (aged 70) Lansing, Michigan |
| Political party | Republican |
| Alma mater | Michigan State University University of Michigan Law School |
Early life
Bowerman was born in Lansing, Michigan on May 3, 1917.[1]
Education
Bowerman graduated from Lansing Central High School. Bowerman earned an AB from Michigan State University in 1939 and an LL.B. from the University of Michigan Law School in 1947.[2]
Career
Bowerman held a number of legal positions, including chief assistant prosecutor of Ingham County, assistant city attorney of Lansing, and the Ingham County and State Bar associations. Bowerman served on the Lansing city council for two terms. On November 4, 1952, Bowerman was elected to the Michigan House of Representatives where he represented the Ingham County 1st district from January 14, 1953 to December 31, 1960.[1] Bowerman served as mayor of Lansing from 1961 to 1965. Bowerman was not re-elected in 1965.[3]
Personal life
On August 25, 1947, Bowerman married Carolyn C. Hawks. Together, they had three children. Bowerman was a member of the Plymouth Congregational Church.[2]
Death
Bowerman died on September 22, 1987 in Lansing. Bowerman was interred at Mount Hope Cemetery in Lansing.[4]
References
- "Legislator Details - Willard I. Bowerman Jr". Library of Michigan. Retrieved June 7, 2020.
- Michigan manual. 1959-60. State of Michigan – via HathiTrust.
- "Bowerman to Bowes". Political Graveyard. Retrieved June 7, 2020.
- "Willard Bowerman, Jr. Memorial". Find a Grave. Retrieved June 7, 2020.